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Published: 2012-05-19 19:52:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 6409; Favourites: 207; Downloads: 86
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Description I think this counts as fanart (I was tempted to say snootily that it was an ILLUSTRATION and an INTERPRETATION of a well-regarded story, but no, it's plain old fanart). "The Lives of Christopher Chant" by Diana Wynne Jones - amazing book. If I remember clearly the Series with the mermaids might have been tropical, but guys! Grey! It's such a nice color! Also Christopher is probably twice as old here as he should be, but I seem to be unable to resist drawing lanky ankles (plus it's fun to say!).


Watercolor & digital & lo-oo-ove for a wonderful author.
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Comments: 46

jijikit [2017-07-16 03:31:19 +0000 UTC]

I love this book!Β  And this is a wonderful illustration of it!Β  I especially like the water lines - the definition between what is in and out of water is well painted; a technique I am still figuring out.Β  Well done!

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lemonflower In reply to jijikit [2017-08-15 16:06:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I think watercolor is the friendliest media to paint water in - it's literal but it works!

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Nombez [2016-10-30 03:01:11 +0000 UTC]

what indeed is a clistoffer? XDΒ 

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beckellie [2015-11-16 22:37:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh, a The Lives of Christopher Chant fanart! Such lovely soft colors and shades! It looks fantastic

What an interesting take on the scene, too! I really like how plumb your "fish ladies" are. I don't think I will be able to read that chapter without thinking of your illustration now haha!

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lemonflower In reply to beckellie [2015-12-27 19:51:11 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you so much!! ^^ I'm thinking of revisiting this painting - I loved painting the mermaids but I haven't got Christopher where I want him yet!

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beckellie In reply to lemonflower [2015-12-28 19:43:50 +0000 UTC]

I understand the feeling, though I personally like it just the way it is. But there is never enough DWJ art around, so if you do, I'll be really happy Β 

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lemonflower In reply to beckellie [2015-12-30 00:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Aw!! ^^ Thank you! And I agree - for such an amazing author there's surprisingly little art!

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Firiel-Archer [2015-03-03 05:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Diana Wynne Jones doing mermaids? This I'll have to read. All I've been through from her so far has been Howl and Castle in the Air...

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lemonflower In reply to Firiel-Archer [2015-05-07 15:48:57 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE her! The mermaids aren't a major part of the story but they are a charming one. I recommend Deep Secret, too - very strange as all her books are, but I loved it.

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Firiel-Archer In reply to lemonflower [2015-05-08 05:50:38 +0000 UTC]

I definitely need to make a closer exploration of my local library system!

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lemonflower In reply to Firiel-Archer [2015-05-26 02:44:40 +0000 UTC]

Haha! I love this comment! ^^

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Kate-Kyrillion [2013-09-18 23:55:31 +0000 UTC]

When I first saw this illustration, I thought it was charming. Now I've read The Lives Of Christopher Chant (I somehow managed to miss out on most of DWJ's sutff when I was a kid) there's a kind of fridge horror to the picture... but it's still absolutely gorgeous. I love how much personality you get into your figures, and I always love how translucent your colours are. The watery subject really benefits from you skills.

I think you absolutely got the dreamy, innocent vibe of those early scenes in the book.

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lemonflower In reply to Kate-Kyrillion [2013-10-03 00:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...just don't think about the squishy packets! But his lovely dream adventures are one of my favorite parts of the story. Thanks so much! ^^

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Lunael [2012-10-03 01:35:52 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't have guessed it was a fanart of the Chrestomancy Series - I had something completely different in mind when I thought of DWJ's books. But the title really gave it away! And I like your take on this scene quite a lot. It's an interesting change, and the result is very pretty

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primiita [2012-08-06 17:07:10 +0000 UTC]

can i ask something... how do you bring the water color work into computerss?

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lemonflower In reply to primiita [2012-08-11 13:12:42 +0000 UTC]

I scan in the finished watercolor painting, set it on "multiply" in Photoshop and put shapes/gradients underneath the watercolor layer. I hope that answers your question! : )

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primiita In reply to lemonflower [2012-08-11 17:10:40 +0000 UTC]

wowwww what a how-to!
and will that helps make the color more like the original one? i found it's very hard to make it looks like my original painting, but i didn't try your way yet, thank you so much for the answer, sweet heart

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lemonflower In reply to primiita [2012-08-14 22:09:08 +0000 UTC]

Hi there,
Unfortunately I can never make it look like the original painting exactly (I think this person does a really good job of that: [link] ) but I try to use that time to fix my mistakes. : ) Thanks!

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primiita In reply to lemonflower [2012-08-15 07:50:22 +0000 UTC]

ohh!! he has such a great gallery! thanks!

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lepapillon9572 [2012-08-06 00:05:35 +0000 UTC]

I like it!So beautiful!

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lemonflower In reply to lepapillon9572 [2012-08-06 01:06:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! : )

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Lelpel [2012-05-23 21:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I love the fact the mermaids are lovely and voluptuous ; and great detail on the hair, scales and scuffed knees!

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Milosflaca [2012-05-23 04:05:01 +0000 UTC]

I love her books, amazing work

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shoomlah [2012-05-20 23:20:30 +0000 UTC]

It's like you and J. W. Waterhouse had a BABY and it is this painting. Also: bosoms. Luscious.

-C

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lemonflower In reply to shoomlah [2012-05-21 14:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my sweet! Actually, if you observe bottom-right mermaid, you can see where she received a breast augmentation. Go big or go home.

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shoomlah In reply to lemonflower [2012-05-21 17:53:37 +0000 UTC]

standards to live by.

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Aulula [2012-05-20 17:07:55 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work! I love your colors.

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artlyric [2012-05-20 01:34:51 +0000 UTC]

GAH this book is amazing...and this is fantastic. well done! As always, love your style <3

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mlauritano [2012-05-19 23:29:19 +0000 UTC]

Skilllllllzzzzz!

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lemonflower In reply to mlauritano [2012-05-20 03:46:41 +0000 UTC]

To pay the bills! ; )

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Royt-Yente [2012-05-19 23:00:03 +0000 UTC]

I actually squealed with joy when I saw this–The Chrestomanci series is one of my very, very favorites!

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lemonflower In reply to Royt-Yente [2012-05-21 14:12:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^ Yeah, they're wonderful!,

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luckypickle [2012-05-19 22:06:39 +0000 UTC]

recognized what it was from without the description! it gets all sad when he's older. i like his younger adventures better. i can't remember if it's supposed to be tropical, i think it might be more grey. the dragons were in the more tropical one maybe?

also your chubby mermaids are super fun.

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lemonflower In reply to luckypickle [2012-05-19 22:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, it does get a little heavier. But I LOVE stories where children are under siege (this, Sabriel, the Human Nature Doctor Who two-parter)...I don't know why, it just does it for me! And thanks! : )

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nonnahs144 [2012-05-19 21:02:45 +0000 UTC]

OMG! I knew exactly what this was when I saw the thumbnail of it! Love this book series!! I'm so glad more and more people are finding it and creating art for it.

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lemonflower In reply to nonnahs144 [2012-05-19 22:14:51 +0000 UTC]

I've loved Wynne Jones for years. : ) Hilariously I saw two other takes on this scene earlier today! I'm glad you recognized it! ^^

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nonnahs144 In reply to lemonflower [2012-05-20 00:59:17 +0000 UTC]

After I found DWJ I have pretty much not read anything else. I am only missing a few of her books from my collection~ So sad she is gone now and this is all the stories we'll have from her, she really is just so awesome.

I should have commented more on your piece now that I think about it~! I think the highlight is how you portrayed the fishy ladies for sure. I can't help but look at all their lovely lady lumps ~~ It also fits the scene well as they are being silly with him and find him just as fascinating as he thinks they are. To be technical with the story-- I think perhaps Christopher's clothes should be more dirty. ^_^

What pushed me to study Illustration actually was her books, and how the covers were always less than inspiring. So excited to see that other enjoy illustrating her stories too~!

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lemonflower In reply to nonnahs144 [2012-05-21 14:11:20 +0000 UTC]

I know, she was really spectacular. Thank goodness her books are perfect for re-reading - it'll help make it easier that there won't be new ones anymore. And thank you again! Mermaids are fine, but big beautiful mermaids? That's so much more fun.

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deadkitty [2012-05-19 20:32:28 +0000 UTC]

omg... i found "Charmed Life" in my dad's classroom when i was a kid and read it like a billion times... i didnt realize there were more books about this kid!!! this is beautiful. I love the seaweed hair and their voluptuous fish bootys :'D damn girl when you gonna make a kids book?

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lemonflower In reply to deadkitty [2012-05-21 14:13:35 +0000 UTC]

It was bundled together with "Charmed Life", I think...I have the edition where there's a cranky orange cat sitting framed in a pointed stone window. And you should borrow it. I'm gonna make a kid's book soooommmeetiimmme, I swear! But first you have to create an animated series or feature! So go to!

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idiacanthus [2012-05-19 20:20:55 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOSH what voluptuous merladies you've drawn the young Chant with! I am charmed by how many different textures and patterns you've used for their hair...the best fanart *u*

Also major fist-bump of love for this series -- Conrad's Fate is my favorite~

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lemonflower In reply to idiacanthus [2012-05-19 22:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^ I'm always shocked she's not more famous! Or at least not more talked about!

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leftb4right [2012-05-19 19:56:45 +0000 UTC]

i like this

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Yetinia [2012-05-19 19:54:50 +0000 UTC]

I've never actually heard of this series until I stumbled upon this image, but I must say, I do love the whimsical feel to this entire piece and your artwork in general. Nicely done.

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lemonflower In reply to Yetinia [2012-05-19 22:13:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! : ) I'd recommend really anything Diana Wynne Jones has written, if you're looking for something to enjoy.

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Yetinia In reply to lemonflower [2012-05-20 04:04:32 +0000 UTC]

I shall look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

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